Kahu definitions and example sentences on Wordnik

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Its capture was the young lad's first attempt to follow his father's vocation, and his knowledge was a surprise to the people After this event a man came over from Waiiau, Molokai, who was a kahu (keeper) of the puhi.

—Hawaiian Folk Tales A Collection of Native Legends

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The presence of Kingi Tuheitia and his delegation here today means a great deal to me as did the friendship of the late Te Arikinui, Dame Te Ata-i-rangi kahu over many years. — ScreenTalk
Its capture was the young lad's first attempt to follow his father's vocation, and his knowledge was a surprise to the people After this event a man came over from Waiiau, Molokai, who was a kahu (keeper) of the puhi. — Hawaiian Folk Tales A Collection of Native Legends
Pela mai ka olelo ua wahi kahu nei o'u. — The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai
Olelo aku kahi kahu, "Kaheaia ko kupunawahine, e hai mai i ke ano o keia ala." — The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai
I mai la kahi kahu, "Kaheaia o Waka." — The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai